This verse is a transition between verses 6-12 and 14-17. After John ends his thoughts about the threefold witness of Christ’s identity in verses 6-12 by explaining that those who have the Son have eternal life, he summarizes that idea with this verse. Then he begins a new thought in verse 14 about the confidence […]
Throughout the letter John has focused on three tests for the believer – three tests of assurance. The child of God must believe that Jesus is the Messiah (2:18-27, 3:23, 4:1-6, 4:15), the child of God must obey God’s commands (2:3-6, 2:28-3:10, 3:24), and the child of God must love God and his brothers (2:7-11, […]
John discusses our love for one another and our belief in the Son as evidences of our salvation. He seeks to assure His readers of their standing before God. He tells them they can know they live in God and God lives in them by the presence of the Spirit in their lives. And they […]
If we have the Spirit, we will proclaim the One whose Spirit we have.
The disciples fill the vacancy left by Judas and wait for the Spirit to fill the one left by Jesus.
Jesus leaves the gospel and the promise of the Holy Spirit to eleven simple men who change the world.
Acts is an account of the continuing ministry of Jesus by His Spirit through His apostles.
Joseph reveals his identity – Israel moves to Egypt – God’s plan of redemption begins to take shape.
Joseph’s brothers show they aren’t the same men who sold him into slavery.
Have Joseph’s brothers truly changed from the selfish and vengeful group who sold him into Egypt?
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